As of the 2010 Census, the population was 501,226, reflecting an increase of 12,177 (+2.5%) from the 489,049 counted in the 2000 Census, retaining its position as the state's ninth-most populous county. As of 2014, the county's Census-estimated population was 508,856, Its county seat is Paterson.
For other persons named Neil Young, see Neil Young (disambiguation). Neil Percival Young, OC OM (born November 12, 1945), is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, producer, director and screenwriter. Young began performing in a group covering Shadows instrumentals in Canada in 1960.
Childhood & Early Life. 1  Neil Leslie Diamond was born on January 24, 1941 to Rose and Akeeba âKieveâ Diamond, a Jewish couple, in Brooklyn, New York. 2  He attended Abraham Lincoln High School, where he received his high school diploma. 3  During his time at the university, he was a member of 1960 NCAA menâs championship team.